Aphrodite Sweetshrub is a dense deciduous shrub with an upright habit. The large glossy bright green leaves turn yellow in fall. Large fragrant dark red magnolia-like flowers bloom from midsummer until the first frost. Grows best in full sun and moist, well-drained acidic soils.
Calycanthus is pollinated by beetles, its flowers do not attract other pollinators as much. However, its seeds are sometimes eaten by small mammals and birds.
| Type: | Shrub |
| Origins: | C. chinensis x C. occidentalis Hybrid |
| Height: | 4' - 6' |
| Spread: | 4’ - 6' |
| Spacing: | 5' |
| USDA Hardiness Zone: | 5 - 9 |
| Culture: | Full Sun, Part Sun |
| Bloom Color: | Red |
| Season of Interest: | Summer, Fall |
MAINTENANCE NEEDS: Low Maintenance. Do not let the soil dry out. Prune after flowering. No serious disease or pest issues.
LANDSCAPE USES: Accents or Group Plantings, Borders, Naturalized Areas, Wildlife Garden, Foundation Plantings, Hedges, and Containers.
COMPANION PLANTS: Weigela , Maiden Grass , Rose
IMAGE: Photos by Proven Winners, Aphrodite Sweetshrub
*As plants have ranges in appearance they may not appear as the images shown.
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